Merrill L. Satterfield

Merrill L. Satterfield

merrill satterfield

February 10, 1935 ~ July 3, 2012

Merrill L. Satterfield, 77, of East Karlsway, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Merrill was a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army. After 34 years of service, he retired in March 1990 from the Military Department of Indiana as a technician and member of the Indiana National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Born in Tell City, Indiana, February 10, 1935, Merrill was the son of Arthur F. Satterfield and Volma (Mosby) Satterfield. He married Dianne S. Goffinet Nov. 24, 1960. She survives. Also surviving are sons, Dean Satterfield, Scipio, IN, and Rob (Missy) Satterfield, Columbus, IN; daughters, Kim (Phil) Boknecht, Seymour, IN, and Lisa (Wiley) Umphress, Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Matt Neible, Macy Boknecht, Shelby, Cassidy and Addison Satterfield, Evan (Abby) and Connor Umphress, Nick, Kennedi and Bryson Satterfield; a stepgrandchild, Asia Carr; and a sister, Linda Price of Mount Vernon, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Evans. SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 7, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Fr. Clem Davis VISITATION: 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday July 6, 2012 at the funeral home FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Mausoleum MEMORIAL CONRIBUTIONS: Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 E. 17th Street Columbus, IN 47201

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  1. Thinking of you and your family at this time, Kim, and keeping you in our prayers. May you find comfort in precious memories.

    – – – Cheryl Fenton

  2. I am so sorry for you loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time since I had seen Merrill. What I remember the most about him is his smile. He was always smiling and making me laugh when I was a kid. He truly will be missed. May the comfort of God touch your hearts and help you during this difficult time.

  3. We are sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Loved the good times when we played cards. He is now in Heaven and will be watching over you. Take care and God Bless.

  4. I had the privilege of serving with Merrill in the Army National Guard at the Seymour unit. He was a wonderful person.

    I know he loved his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. I am so sorry for your loss please know my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

    Jennifer


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merrill satterfield

February 10, 1935 ~ July 3, 2012

Merrill L. Satterfield, 77, of East Karlsway, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Merrill was a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army. After 34 years of service, he retired in March 1990 from the Military Department of Indiana as a technician and member of the Indiana National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Born in Tell City, Indiana, February 10, 1935, Merrill was the son of Arthur F. Satterfield and Volma (Mosby) Satterfield. He married Dianne S. Goffinet Nov. 24, 1960. She survives. Also surviving are sons, Dean Satterfield, Scipio, IN, and Rob (Missy) Satterfield, Columbus, IN; daughters, Kim (Phil) Boknecht, Seymour, IN, and Lisa (Wiley) Umphress, Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Matt Neible, Macy Boknecht, Shelby, Cassidy and Addison Satterfield, Evan (Abby) and Connor Umphress, Nick, Kennedi and Bryson Satterfield; a stepgrandchild, Asia Carr; and a sister, Linda Price of Mount Vernon, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Evans. SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 7, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Fr. Clem Davis VISITATION: 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday July 6, 2012 at the funeral home FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Mausoleum MEMORIAL CONRIBUTIONS: Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 E. 17th Street Columbus, IN 47201

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  1. I am so sorry for you loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time since I had seen Merrill. What I remember the most about him is his smile. He was always smiling and making me laugh when I was a kid. He truly will be missed. May the comfort of God touch your hearts and help you during this difficult time.

  2. Thinking of you and your family at this time, Kim, and keeping you in our prayers. May you find comfort in precious memories. – – – Cheryl Fenton

  3. I had the privilege of serving with Merrill in the Army National Guard at the Seymour unit. He was a wonderful person. I know he loved his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. We are sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Loved the good times when we played cards. He is now in Heaven and will be watching over you. Take care and God Bless.

  5. I am so sorry for your loss please know my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Jennifer


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